Jumpin' Jack's Drive-in Website Now Available

When I took my grandson Tyler down to Jumpin’ Jacks for some ice cream tonight I got very excited. No, they didn’t have my favorite “Pistachio” but now I can find out online when they do. Jumpin’ Jacks now has their own website!

Click to go to http://www.jumpinjacksdriveininc.com/

The long wait for this website is worth it for those of us who grew up and enjoy this local summer tradition. The historic photos brings back some fond memories

Click to visit old Jumpin’ Jacks Photos

Click above to visit the new website. I suspect I’ll be adding a button to Visitscotia.com that will take me directly to the page which lets me know the flavors of the day. http://www.jumpinjacksdriveininc.com/fod.htm

Village of Scotia Memorial Day Parade

The weather for this years Memorial Day Parade was fantastic. Click here for more photos.

Grand Marshal
Brigadier General Patrick Murphy
Director, Joint Staff, New York National Guard

Honorary Grand Marshal
CMSGT Peter Tautznik
Vietnam Veteran, Airforce and NYANG

Honorees
(In Memoriam)

Charles K. Mowers
Veteran, Beukendaal Fire Chief

Dr. Edward A. Kimum, Sr D.C.
Veteran, Community Leader

Edward W. Martinec
Veteran, Volunteer Fire Fighter

Color Guard
109^th Airlift Wing, NYANG

Don't Miss our Memorial Day Parade

Wednesday         May 20th, 2009        6:15 PM

The fun begins at 6:15 PM

Scotia-Glenville Prom Kids 2009

Since 2002 Cindi and I have had the honor to attend the Scotia-Glenville Prom Walk-In and take photos of the great looking couples. These photos are available at no charge to the school or students.  They’re welcome to post them on MyFace or print them out and frame them. Anyone not wanting their photos online can request they be removed by writing to Bill@visitscotia.com.

Every year the numbers grow and this year was no exception. A total of 148 new photos have been posted on VisitScotia.com on our photos page. The quality of the photos has improved since 2002 but some will appear better than others. In some case, too many flashes will throw off our own flash settings but by using two camera’s I’m happy to say I don’t think we missed anyone this year.

Click here to see this years photos

 

Scotia-Glenville Children's Museum Honored

Bartel Communications Designates Scotia-Glenville Children’s Museum a “Charity of Choice”

Bartel Communications, Inc., has named the Scotia-Glenville Children’s Museum a “Charity of Choice.”  This designation adds the Scotia-Glenville Children’s Museum to A Cause for Celebration™, the registry of not-for-profit organizations Bartel Communications recommends to clients seeking a beneficiary for corporate-anniversary community-service campaigns.

Founded in 1978, in Scotia-Glenville Children’s Museum is an all-traveling museum “without walls” that travels to communities within a 50-mile radius of its administrative office. The museum is a non-profit educational organization that holds a permanent charter from the New York State Board of Regents and offers a wide range of programs developed to enhance New York State learning standards.

Summer 2009 Youth Employment Program

This is a great opportunity for local businesses from the Schenectady County Job Training Agency. The Summer Jobs program extends from July 6^th to August 14^th.

• Mission: To connect Schenectady County youth between the ages of 14-24 years old with employment opportunities in both the private sector and not for profit business community.
  


• Your role: As a member of the business community, we ask that you provide opportunities for youth to work in a positive environment with supervision for up to 30 hours per week.  We are looking for businesses that will challenge youth to develop job skills, encourage further education and open their minds to career fields they may have never been exposed to.
  


• Our Role: Schenectady County Job Training Agency is responsible for:
  Payment of wages
   14-15 year olds work 20 hours/week at $7.25/hour
   16-24 year olds work 30 hours/week at $7.25/hour
  All payroll functions, deductions, withholdings, and delivery of paychecks. Insurance-Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment Insurance coverage.
  

From Jennifer Goldie, Workforce Investment Youth Coordinator    

For over thirty years, Schenectady County Job Training Agency has coordinated the Summer Youth Employment Program, providing young people with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience.  This year, we plan to employ 520 youth between the ages of 14 and 24 during the summer months to enable them to learn positive work behaviors. 

In order to be successful with this program, we rely on the business community to provide youth with a positive, meaningful place to develop their skills.  We look for businesses/ agencies who are interested in providing the job tasks for these employees and the supervision, serving as positive role models in helping youth to develop good work habits.  Our agency provides all of the wages for their summer work experience as well as an employment counselor to answer any questions and assist with any issues that may arise.  With your cooperation, we can form a true partnership in better developing our future workforce.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the enclosed form and either mail or fax it back to Schenectady County Job Training Agency.  If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 344-2799.  Again, thank you very much for your consideration in developing our future workforce.

Local businesses interested in participating can download the 2009 Worksite Request Form at www.visitscotia.com/documents/workrequestform.pdf

 

Joan Nicole Prince Home Annual Walk

May 2^nd the Joan Nicole Prince Home will be holding their Annual Walk fundraiser in Collins Park.  Registration is at 9 AM in Rotary Row and the walk starts at 10 AM.

Located in the Village of Scotia, The Joan Nicole Prince Home provides 24 hour bedside care for two residents at a time in a homelike environment. It is staffed primarily by volunteers and the care provided is completely free of charge to the residents. Laundry, meals, personal care, cleaning and support to our residents and their families are just some of the services our staff and volunteers provide.

For information on how to participate visit http://www.joannicoleprincehome.org/contact_us.php

or download pledge forms by clicking, http://www.joannicoleprincehome.org/addl_docs/7.pdf

Jumpin' Jack's Opening 2009

Daily Gazette reports…
Scotia-Glenville School District spokesman Robert Hanlon said 200 of the school’s 950 students brought in notes from parents saying they had to leave school between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The district has an attendance policy saying people can leave the building with a parent’s note. However, Hanlon said this was well above the average for excused absences. “We have 15 to 20 a day.”

No, this isn’t a line for the new xBox or iPhone.
It’s 45 minutes before the 2009 opening of Jumpin’ Jack’s.

“Most cited some type of personal business such as a doctor’s or dentist appointment. One parent might have been a bit too honest. “We did have one note that says my child is going to Jumpin’ Jacks, and it’s marked as an illegal absence,” Hanlon said.”

The rain held off until dinner time when the line of umbrella’s still reached along the front of the parking lot.  The traditional opening day Pistachio soft ice cream was also in demand.

New this year, an Italian Sausage and pepper sandwich.

Jumpin' Jack's Etiquette

Freedom Park Opening Night

While the schedule is still be worked out I can announce that opening night for Freedom Park Scotia will be June 17^th.  The first performer this year will be Rick Rourke and the Lost Wages.

Some of your favorites are back!

• July 15: The Audiostars


• July 25: Ernie Williams


• Aug 5th: Sirsy


• Aug 12th: The Refrigerators

You can also find Freedom Park on Facebook and sign up for updated information.  As soon as the schedule is complete it will be posted on Facebook as well as http://www.freedomparkscotia.org/

 

Public Workshop for Waterfront Study

On Monday, February 23rd a public workshop will be held at Scotia Village Hall at 7:00 PM. As part of efforts to resolve erosion issues, the Village is developing a plan that will prevent erosion and enhance the value of the waterfront. Your feedback and participation is encouraged.

The area included in this workshop starts at Jumpin' Jacks and extends to the old bridge foundation on the corner of Schonowee and Washington Ave.

Scotia Waterfront

Schonowee Avenue

Town of Glenville to host Winterfest

        The Town of Glenville will host its annual Winterfest on Saturday, February 7th, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Indian Meadows Park on Droms Road.

        This family-friendly, free event features horse drawn sleigh rides through the park, cross-country ski and snowshoe lessons and equipment demonstrations, skating, skiing, snowshoeing and sledding in the park’s 190 acres, broomball, refreshments, campfire and a skydiving exhibition at 2:00 p.m.

       This year’s event will for the first time feature citizen’s (non-competitive) cross-country ski races for youths and adults. Race registration will begin at 11:30, with races beginning at 12 noon. There is no entry fee.

        Event participants include: ECOS, the Environmental Clearinghouse, Glenville Rotary, Freemans Bridge Sports, Mohawk Valley Skydiving, East Glenville Fire Department, and Goldstock’s Sporting Goods.

        Winterfest is held in cooperation with the Town of Glenville Park Planning.

        All events are weather and conditions dependent.

Skating at Indian Meadows Park

The public skating rinks at Indian Meadows Park on Droms Rd. are now open. The season’s early ice storm and heavy snows delayed opening, but the rinks will now be available from sunrise through 9 pm daily, weather and ice conditions permitting. One rink is designated for open skating, and one for hockey. When the entrance gates are closed, the rinks are closed. 

The rinks will close on warm days to prevent deterioration of the ice and reopen when conditions allow. There is no charge for public skating, and a warming hut is available during peak usage.

Ski and Snowshoe at Indian Meadows Park

The town of Glenville’s Indian Meadows Park, 155 Droms Road, will be offering groomed cross-country ski (and snowshoe) trails for the first time effective immediately.

A volunteer ski enthusiast will be grooming the lengthy trail system which will soon result in approximately 3 miles of usable surface for both traditional and skating style skiing, as well as snowshoe racing.

Neighbors to the park should note that snowmobile use for grooming will only occur in the early evening time period, and that no other motorized, off-road vehicle use is allowed in the park. Park hours are sunrise to sunset.

Additionally, cross country ski and snowshoe “citizen’s races” will be held in the park in conjunction with Winterfest, scheduled for February 7^th from 11-3. More Winterfest details to follow.

James MacFarland, Director

Human Services, Parks, Senior Services, MS4

Town of Glenville

18 Glenridge Rd. Glenville NY 12302

w- 518-688-1221 fax - 518-384-0140

Disney Tribute to Scotia, New York

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Happy New Year!